Starting a New Line/Brand Feedback Thread

Right now, I'd say its an artistic avenue, a challenge, and a taste running a business. I'm in no means swimming in money, but what does come in is all reinvested back into my business in order for it to grow!

that's what i've seen on this side as well. all the money made from the business is just put back into the business at this stage.

that's what i've seen on this side as well. all the money made from the business is just put back into the business at this stage.

i like the never let the dream die shirt btw, it's clean.

i kinda see what you're saying about that. the quality of the shirts are still excellent though. so damn comfortable.

appreciate that man! I really dig your brand too. I think it's just a different type of shirt. there are streetwear shirts that are known for their thicker collars and then there are shirts like yours that are made for a different consumer. dig it.

Just out of curiosity how many of you guys with these brands do it to make a living. Does anyone make good money with these smaller companies? Are you paying for your schooling, extra pocket change, an artistic avenue or do you pay your rent with your clothing company?

I'm not trying to hate or disrespect, I am just genuinely curious.

I think the best way now, is to save up money from anything else- get into contact with people who know the business, then get into producing and branding/marketing.

For example, this brand "Publish" just recently launched, but however it seems like they have lots of backing and support, and also had the capital to create a strong presence.

Figured I'd post this one here. I started working on this brand a little over three years ago. Did a few things here and there but just ended up giving everything away to my friends. I don't really know what to say about the brand.... It's leans towards the darker side of life. I figured if I'm going to start a clothing line I should work with things I know. I know punk rock, black metal, fights, drugs, being broke, sleeping in cars, depression, getting beat up, the streets, gutter, dirt, broken glass... just hard times I guess. I can't fake it and throw a bunch of diamonds and hot naked girls on shirts. I don't have either of things in real life. Ha.

If you like dark shit feel free to check me out in the next week or so. I will post a discussion thread on here. I do have a twitter and tumblr account you can check out in my sig. I have a facebook but until I post pictures from the photo shoot I wont link it. I'm not going to ask for "likes" if there isn't anything there.

This Friday I will have stickers so if you're down for some free stickers hit me up on here or e-mail me and I will send them out to you this MONDAY!

Figured I'd post this one here. I started working on this brand a little over three years ago. Did a few things here and there but just ended up giving everything away to my friends. I don't really know what to say about the brand.... It's leans towards the darker side of life. I figured if I'm going to start a clothing line I should work with things I know. I know punk rock, black metal, fights, drugs, being broke, sleeping in cars, depression, getting beat up, the streets, gutter, dirt, broken glass... just hard times I guess. I can't fake it and throw a bunch of diamonds and hot naked girls on shirts. I don't have either of things in real life. Ha.

If you like dark shit feel free to check me out in the next week or so. I will post a discussion thread on here. I do have a twitter and tumblr account you can check out in my sig. I have a facebook but until I post pictures from the photo shoot I wont link it. I'm not going to ask for "likes" if there isn't anything there.

This Friday I will have stickers so if you're down for some free stickers hit me up on here or e-mail me and I will send them out to you this MONDAY!

I've been seeing a bunch of tumblr's that actually just link the "store" button on their tumblr to an external shopping site (esty, shopify, etc). Shopify looks pretty good...1 month free trial too.

Also read an article and tumblr is thinking about introducing their own e-commerce platform but no word on when they would release something like that.

How do we go about finding sales representatives within our market? My family is in the fashion industry but all the sales representatives they know cater to only the mainstream market. I'm looking for sales representatives that sell for brands like 3sixteen, common projects, more on the high end level of "streetwear". If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.

ii-se.co Instagram: @iiseSEOUL Search "iise" on Facebook and like the page to support!

I've been seeing a bunch of tumblr's that actually just link the "store" button on their tumblr to an external shopping site (esty, shopify, etc). Shopify looks pretty good...1 month free trial too.

Also read an article and tumblr is thinking about introducing their own e-commerce platform but no word on when they would release something like that.

How do we go about finding sales representatives within our market? My family is in the fashion industry but all the sales representatives they know cater to only the mainstream market. I'm looking for sales representatives that sell for brands like 3sixteen, common projects, more on the high end level of "streetwear". If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.

In Canada, we have something called "Know Show" www.knowshow.ca/. I'm sure there is something that is similar in the US.

My brand isn't out yet, but I've been working on stuff for the past 9 months or so and I've learned a lot.

One thing I learned most is, get your finances down. No matter how dope of a product you create, if the business side of your brand doesn't work out, nothing will.

Build a solid team, each with a specific responsibility. Look for talented, dedicated, and hungry individuals like yourself that can motivate you especially through the rough times because there's gonna be a shitload of those. Unfortunately, I only have my brother to work with (lol) but we've been doing good and working with a lot of people in the industry.

Use the forums! HB especially. Besides all the trolls, You can connect with a lot of cool people through internet forums that would be more than willing to help you in one way or another. Don't be scared to reach out through PM or w/e to ask a question. Other social networks like facebook, tumblr, twitter, anything that can help get your product out there.

Be nice and connect with as many people as you can. I've met so many random individuals that have introduced me to so many people that have helped me in one way or another. There's a lot of assholes around, but you'd be surprised at how many genuine people there are that will help you for no cost at all.

Develop an image/theme you want your brand to represent and stick with it.

Good luck man, don't be scared to do what you gotta do. Put in the work and other things will slowly start to fall into place.

ii-se.co Instagram: @iiseSEOUL Search "iise" on Facebook and like the page to support!

Stickers are in... message me on here or e-mail me at traitorsandmartyrs@gmail.com with your info and I'll send you some. Will probably start a discussion thread in the next week or so. If you dig the stickers go ahead and check me out/like me on facebook.

Was coordinating with a client who wanted a shipment of custom made lambskin leather jackets and he asked me "why don't you have your own clothing brand??" I was dumbfounded because I didn't know how to answer him. I've been always making custom self designed outerwear and denim jeans for clients of all sorts (up and coming small brands to already established businesses)So, with my knowledge and experience I figured it's about time to design my own brand and expand my portfolio.

Trying to get everything up and ready before the winter season.

This is 2 of 10 sample jackets, still trying to finalize the design while registering legal documents and tweaking website. Just simple quick snaps at home, yet to do a photoshoot.

What do you guys think?

Also looking for other up and coming brands to maybe do a collaborative project. If any smaller up coming brands are interested, give me a shout via PM

Was coordinating with a client who wanted a shipment of custom made lambskin leather jackets and he asked me "why don't you have your own clothing brand??" I was dumbfounded because I didn't know how to answer him. I've been always making custom self designed outerwear and denim jeans for clients of all sorts (up and coming small brands to already established businesses)So, with my knowledge and experience I figured it's about time to design my own brand and expand my portfolio.

Trying to get everything up and ready before the winter season.

This is 2 of 10 sample jackets, still trying to finalize the design while registering legal documents and tweaking website. Just simple quick snaps at home, yet to do a photoshoot.

What do you guys think?

Also looking for other up and coming brands to maybe do a collaborative project. If any smaller up coming brands are interested, give me a shout via PM

Thanks.

Hi send me the jacket you're wear in a XL please. Thanks. Seriously such a nice jacket. Probably the best post in this thread.

So there's a few new things going on for us. Check us out on twitter/tumblr/facebook for pictures and updates. All of our fall collection is all hand pulled by us so it's taking a little longer than I thought. I'm really the only person doing it so I can only do so much before my hands cramp up. Any how like us on face book. Follow us on twitter and tumblr.

triple post. I have prints of our upcoming collaboration with street artist give up in hand. all signed and numbered. there's pictures of them on our facebook page and I have a few to give away to anyone that wants one. His art work (prints) normally range from $40-60 a piece. All hand pulled. Like on facebook. Let me know you're from hypebeast and I can throw one your way.